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Spider plant 005

General:

  • Prefers bright indirect light

  • Prefers aerated and well-draining potting mix

  • Non-toxic

Watering:

  • Water when potting mix is dry

  • Water thoroughly until potting mix is saturated

  • Fully drain excess water

Other:

  • Fertilize monthly in spring, summer, and early fall (optional)

  • Re-pot as needed in spring or summer


 

TIMELINE

Jul 21/20: Spider Plant 005 joins our family! This spiderette was rather scraggly when I got it, but I’m excited to see how it does in its new tiny clay pot.

Jul 21/20: Spider Plant 005 — so tiny!

Jul 21/20: Spider Plant 005 — so tiny!

Aug 6/20: I’m not sure if you can tell by this photo but Spider 005 is doing so well. It’s leaves were curling in on themselves, and now they’re starting to unfurl and grow. It will still be slow going as the roots establish themselves, but I’m happ…

Aug 6/20: I’m not sure if you can tell by this photo but Spider 005 is doing so well. It’s leaves were curling in on themselves, and now they’re starting to unfurl and grow. It will still be slow going as the roots establish themselves, but I’m happy to see some progress!

Sep 20/20: Spider Plant 005 is much much perkier and starting to fill out!

Sep 20/20: Spider Plant 005 is much much perkier and starting to fill out!

Feb 7/21: Spider Plant 005 is looking quite unruly but its growing rather nicely.

Feb 7/21: Spider Plant 005 is looking quite unruly but its growing rather nicely.

Sep 18/21: Look how much Spider Plant 005 has grown in a few short months!

Sep 18/21: Look how much Spider Plant 005 has grown in a few short months!

Oct 19/21: I decided to combine Spider Plant 005 and 006 so they could grow together in the same pot. I was happy to see both plants had very healthy roots.

Oct 19/21: Nice healthy roots!

Jun 15/22: I started noticing that Spider Plant 005’s leaves were starting to get thicker and stronger. Previously, the leaves were really thin and flimsy. So happy this plant is doing well. :)

Jun 15/22: Spider Plant 005 is getting big and strong!